Acquittal in stabbing over food-cart quarrel

NEW YORK (AP) -- A man who stabbed a teenager to death after an argument over cutting in line at a popular New York City street food cart has been cleared of manslaughter. A Manhattan state court jury acquitted Ziad Tayeh on Wednesday. The 26-year-old says he stabbed Tyrone Gibbons in the chest while defending himself in the October 2006 fight. The dispute began when Gibbons, his brother and a friend jumped the line at a midtown food truck renowned for its falafel and other Middle Eastern dishes. Gibbons' camp and Tayeh then chased each other in cars for a few blocks before getting out and squaring off. Tayeh says he fought back with his knife after Gibbons' brother held something sharp to his neck. Prosecutors said Tayeh attacked Gibbons out of anger.--
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